About Murray

On campus

Location. Location. Location.

The main campus of Murray State University is located in western Kentucky in the city
of Murray. We also operate regional campuses in Fort Campbell, Henderson, Hopkinsville,
Madisonville and Paducah, which each bring a world-class education to students of
all ages and backgrounds right at home in their own neighborhoods.

Plus, when it comes to making weekend travel plans, there are plenty of nearby options,
too. Murray is a quick road trip from several major metropolitan areas, such as Nashville,
St. Louis and Memphis. Or, if nature is more your thing, we’re a mere 20 miles from
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.

And, ultimately, no matter where you’re from, know that the Murray community will
always welcome you with open arms. A city of about 20,000 residents, Murray has a
kind, inviting feel that earned us the title of “friendliest small town” from Rand
McNally and USA Today.

Road trip options

Like to travel? Murray is centrally located to lots of different cities.

7 miles north of Tennessee

20 miles west of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, commonly called LBLLBL is one of 25 national recreation areas in the United States and offers hiking
trails, an Elk and Bison Prairie, boating, fishing, a Planetarium and Observatory,
camping, birding, geo-cacheing, and much more.

118 miles to Nashville, Tennessee

140 miles to Evansville, Indiana

166 miles to Memphis,Tennessee

219 miles to St. Louis, Missouri

227 miles to Louisville, Kentucky

266 miles to Lexington, Kentucky

For more information about the city of Murray, visit the Murray Convention & Visitors
Bureau website at tourmurray.com.